Job Details

Senior Project Manager – Transmission & Substation (T&D)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to support a portfolio of transmission and substation projects. This individual will play a critical role in coordinating project execution, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful delivery across scope, schedule, and budget.

This role requires a strong communicator and team-oriented leader who thrives in a collaborative utility environment and can effectively manage multiple stakeholders across engineering, planning, and construction functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple transmission and substation projects from initiation through execution and closeout
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, planning, construction, and external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and risk mitigation plans
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Facilitate communication between internal teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and project continuity
• Lead project meetings, status updates, and reporting efforts
• Identify and resolve project risks, issues, and constraints in a proactive manner
• Support contract management, change orders, and project documentation processes
• Provide oversight of project execution while maintaining strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Foster a collaborative team environment focused on coordination and delivery rather than directive management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, with a strong preference for 10+ years
• Demonstrated experience managing transmission and substation projects within the utility sector
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and large project portfolios
• Strong understanding of project management principles, including scheduling, budgeting, and risk management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Experience working within utility or regulated environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing projects with budgets of $5M+
• Familiarity with Oracle-based project management tools (e.g., Oracle Unifier, Oracle Fusion)
• Experience working with major utility companies or EPC firms

Work Environment & Schedule

• On-site role based in Reno, Nevada
• Standard working hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• May require additional hours based on project demands

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset, with a focus on coordination and facilitation
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders
• Highly organized and capable of managing a high volume of projects simultaneously
• Proactive, solutions-driven, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment